The open seat created by longtime Republican Rep. Mark Amodei’s retirement has drawn a crowded 13-candidate field for Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District Republican primary on June 9. David Flippo, a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel and self-described Trump-aligned America First candidate with Turning Point USA support, leads narrowly over James Settelmeyer, a fourth-generation rancher and former state senate minority leader with deep northern Nevada roots. The close trader consensus between them reflects ongoing competition over whether primary voters will favor explicit MAGA positioning or established local legislative experience in a district spanning Reno and rural counties. Early voting has begun, and additional endorsements or attacks could further separate the top contenders before ballots close.